Kids Program Curriculum - 12/14/25

Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!

Little Kids:
Week 8

• RNC defense (pull back)

• Mat Chat: Trust

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 8

• Rear Naked Choke

• RNC defense (pull back)

• Mat Chat: Trust

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Guillotine Defense Standing

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 27 - Top Control - Submissions

• Takedown: Ouchi-gari

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (near)

• Arm Lock from Knee on Belly (far)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 8  - Takedowns - Defense
(balance, down blocks, and sprawls)

• Mat Chat: Staying Focused

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 8

• Boxing: The Overhand Punch

• Kickboxing: Low Kick, Switch Kick (Body)

• Combo: The Holland Combo

• Mat Chat: Be Brave, Be Different

Adult Program Curriculum - 12/14/25

Welcome to a New Week in the Adult Program! 

Each week, we’re building skills and exploring techniques designed to deepen your understanding and elevate your practice on the mats. From refining foundational movements to mastering advanced concepts, our focus is on cultivating confidence, control, and creativity in every position. Get ready to train hard, support your teammates, and push yourself as we dive into another week of growth and discovery!

Adult Gi Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Guillotine Defense from Guard

• Cross Choke from Guard

• Baseball Choke from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Guillotine Defense Standing****

• Kimura Lock from Guard

• Kimura Bump from Guard

* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 5:

• Top Control Escapes with Butterfly Hook

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 5:

• Triangle Chokes setup and entries

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Lasso Guard Sweeps

Striking with Coach Johnny:

• Boxing: Slip: Technique, Numbers + Slip

• Kickboxing: Front Kick: Technique, Numbers/Walking + Front Kicks

• Combo: 1 Liver Low / Check It

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Kids Program Curriculum - 12/7/25

Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!

Little Kids:
Week 7

• Transition from Side to Top

• Cross Choke from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Respect

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 7

• Transition from Side to Top

• Cross Choke from Top Control

• Mat Chat: Respect

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Tackle Defense

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

Kids Intermediate:
Week 26 - Top Control - Escapes

• Takedown: Kouchi-gari

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle lift)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 7  - Back Control - Offense

• Mat Chat: Staying Calm Under Pressure

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week 8

• Boxing: Uppercuts

• Kickboxing: Round Kicks on Thai Pads

• Combo: The Holland Combo

• Mat Chat: Focus Your Time

Adult Program Curriculum - 12/7/25

Welcome to a New Week in the Adult Program! 

Each week, we’re building skills and exploring techniques designed to deepen your understanding and elevate your practice on the mats. From refining foundational movements to mastering advanced concepts, our focus is on cultivating confidence, control, and creativity in every position. Get ready to train hard, support your teammates, and push yourself as we dive into another week of growth and discovery!

Adult Gi Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Kick-up from Guard

• Arm Lock from Guard***

• Pendulum Sweep from Guard

B (Thur/Sat)

• Tackle Defense**

• Guillotine Choke from Guard

• Triangle Choke from Guard

* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know


Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 4:

• Knee Cut Passing

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 4:

• Folding Passing

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Intro to Lasso

Striking with Coach Johnny:

• Boxing: Rolls - single punch, 2 punch series

• Kickboxing: Numbers with Knees, Walking Knee Drill

• Combo: The 1 Body Combo

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Global Grappling Day Workshop with Coach Tim

• When: Saturday December 13th @ 11:30

• Massage Therapist on site (sign up sheet in the office)

If you could attend any seminar for free, who would you pick? Would you have a specific topic request?

My top pick would have to be Gordon for obvious reasons. But If we eliminated that option, I’d pick JFlo followed closely by Lovato Jr. All three of these names would be a world class experience! I personally wouldn’t even request a topic, just learn whatever they are best and most passionate about. 

Kids Program Curriculum - 11/30/25

Welcome to a New Week in the Kids Program! 

Each week in our Kids Program, we're building confidence, discipline, and focus as we dive into new techniques and skills on the mats. From mastering fundamental movements to developing more advanced concepts, every class is designed to help our young athletes grow both in Jiu Jitsu and in life. We’re all about learning, teamwork, and, of course, having fun along the way! Get ready for an exciting week of training and improvement!

Little Kids:
Week 12

• Scissor Sweep

• Mat Chat: Strengths

Kids Fundamentals:
Week 12

• Scissor Sweep

• Kimura Bump

• Mat Chat: Strengths

Teens Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Double Leg Take Down

• Arm Lock from Top Control

• Key Lock from Top Control

B (Thur/Sat)

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

Kids Intermediate:
Week 25 - Top Control - Escapes

• Takedown: Kouchi-gari

• Top Control Escape (trap, bridge, roll)

• Top Control Escape (push the arm)

Kids Competition Class:
Week 6  - Back Control - Defense

• Mat Chat: Starting Strong (First Score Wins)

Kids/Teens Striking:
Week: 6

• Boxing: Lead Hook/Rear Hook

• Kickboxing: Round Kicks on Thai Pads

• Combo: The Holland Combo

• Mat Chat: Focus Your Time

  
  

Adult Program Curriculum - 11/30/25

Welcome to a New Week in the Adult Program! 

Each week, we’re building skills and exploring techniques designed to deepen your understanding and elevate your practice on the mats. From refining foundational movements to mastering advanced concepts, our focus is on cultivating confidence, control, and creativity in every position. Get ready to train hard, support your teammates, and push yourself as we dive into another week of growth and discovery!

Adult Gi Fundamentals:
A (Mon/Wed)

• Double Leg Take Down

• Arm Lock from Top Control****

• Key Lock from Top Control****

B (Thur/Sat)

• Bear Hug Take Down

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag step over)

• Top Control Escape (ankle drag inside hook)

* One Stripe
** Two Stripes
***Three Stripes 
**** Four Stripes

White Belt Must Know

Adult Gi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 3:

• Lapel Chokes and Attacks

Adult NoGi Intermediate with Professor Thomas - Week 3:

• Opening Guard Standing and X-guard
  

Adult Gi Study with Professor Russ:

• Review and Wrap up from Saddle

Striking with Coach Johnny:

• Boxing: Overhand Punch, Numbers 6-9, Blocking Hooks

• Kickboxing: Knee Technique, Knees on Thai Pads (Hook Knee-Cross Knee)

• Combo: The Switch It Combo

❗❗** Announcements **❗❗

Putting in mental work off the mats can help your BJJ progress.  We are coming up to a holiday week where a lot of people will be taking some time off the mats.  Life can get in the way or little tweaks/injuries that keep us off that mat too.  Curious what type of work do you do off the mat, if any?  

We’re excited to announce that RŌL Academy will be walking in the Orland Park Christmas Parade and attending the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, November 30, 2025!

All students are invited to participate. Please have your child bundle up, stay warm, and tie their Jiu Jitsu belt around their coat or even layer up with the Gi so they can proudly represent RŌL Academy during the parade.

A parade participation waiver is required. Please stop by the office and complete the form NO LATER THAN MONDAY, 11/24. Do not wait—spots fill quickly, and we want to make sure your child is signed up to walk with us!

Drop-Off Information:
Time: 3:00–3:30pm
Location: Orland Park Police Department
Parade Position #: 23

Please Note: Parents/guardians must park and accompany children to parade staging Location (Orland Park Police Department)

Event Schedule:
• 3:00pm – Parade Staging
• 4:00pm – Parade Start
• 5:00pm – Tree Lighting Ceremony

We can’t wait to celebrate the season together with our RŌL community!

We are also inviting students to help decorate our RŌL Academy Parade Tree! Stop by the office to pick up a paper ornament for your child to decorate. Please return decorated ornaments to the office no later than 11/24 so we can display them at the event!

MORE EVENT INFORMATION HERE